Production Operator - Tekni-plex

Who is Tekni-Plex?                          

We are a 50 year global leader in advanced plastic and rubber polymer technology, Tekni-Plex engineers solutions to meet customer needs in critical applications that touch every aspect of life, from medical devices used in operating rooms and hospitals, to food packaging in your kitchen.

Why Work for us?

With Company Values like Innovation, Integrity and Trust and Employee Fulfillment, Tekni-Plex offers every employee around the world the opportunity to stretch, grow and succeed every day. Our employees are challenged to bring new ideas to the table, jump in and get involved and make an impact. Tekni-Plex has a proud history and a compelling future. Behind every great Tekni-Plex product is a team of dedicated employees who are truly making a difference for our customers and who are Tekni-Proud!

 What is the position where you can add value?

Tri-Seal (A Tekni-Plex Company) in Blauvelt, NY is searching for a Production Operator for its 1st shift (8:00 am – 4:30 pm). This position is responsible for operating production equipment to manufacture plastic lining using established standards and practices.

What will you do?

• Cross train on all equipment within the department and fills in as needed. Lamination, Slitting and Punch Press.
• Operate a production station as assigned by Production Manager.
• Following standard methods and techniques, processes materials to ensure it meets SQF Food Safety and Quality Codes, product specifications and any special instructional customer specific requirements.
• Properly and safety set up production equipment to processing specifications, to meet requirements of production order.
• Maintains safe operation of production equipment at standard rates.
• Pack finish product as per standards.
• Monitors machine performance as per standard, recording hourly information on the HBH boards.
• Observes Processing operation to detect malfunctions or non conformances. Escalates discovered issues per standard.
• Inspects product for conformance to specifications, visually or using gauges or templates, and adjusts machine to correct errors.
• Performs “GO or NO GO” and dimensional measurements using a micrometer, caliper, scale as required. Informs Supervisor/Manager and/or QA of non conformances.
• Removes and segregated recycled and non recycled materials to trash or transfer bins.
• Completes daily recording of production via LN or other defined means.
• Maintains all equipment and advises the Manager of repairs when necessary.
• Participates in shift exchange activities with those of other shifts to insure proper flow of information.
• Promotes personal and product safety.
• Actively participates in the continuous improvement process (CIP):
  1. Participating in CIP teams to eliminate problems, streamline operations or other areas as defined by management.
  2. Participating in CIP training and exercises designed to expand the potential for continuous improvement.

• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

 What skills do you bring to the role?

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Previous manufacturing experience required. Plastic extrusion experience a plus.
• Solid understanding of machine function and process capability.
• Basic math and computer skills. Must have general understanding of basic math concepts.
• Ability to understand safety rules and regulations, work orders, operating procedures and training materials.
• Daily reports to be completed timely

Tekni-Plex Rewards:

At Tekni-Plex, we value all of our people across the globe.  We strive to provide a work environment that leads to your professional fulfillment.  Since fulfillment means something different to everyone, the rewards that Tekni-Plex provides globally are appropriately diverse and suited to help you perform your best inside and outside the company.  Our rewards programs include:

We offer a full complement of valuable Health, Wellness, and Welfare benefits which include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life and Disability
• 401(k) and Match
• Wellness Program including EAP
• Pay for Performance philosophy

Tekni-Plex is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the following document names to download the files for review:  EEO is the Law  & EEO is the Law Supplement.